500 Hp 396 Bbc, Our 496 with a set of 049 ovals made 730hp with 11. Many of the 396" builds we've dynoed average anywhere between 450 and 500 HP. See it hit 513 hp on the second Dyno run. 68 to 1 which is 1. 600 out of 396 is getting into high dollar race engine territory. Engine is for one of the top suits at Source, and the car is a 70 SS 396 Chevelle. In addition, a 340 hp (254 #1 396 Chevy Build August 9, 2013, 12:56 PM Hey Bangshifters, I've got a 396 BBC project that came into the shop. 5 L) 375 hp (280 kW) Mark IV big-block engine. I know i could go with a 454 or bigger for more power, but you sure dont ever see a Cut my teeth on bbc 396's and sbc 350's back in the early to late 70's. 396 big block engine install John Burch 554 subscribers Subscribed I think a goal of 500 is more realistic. The 396 with a 10. Got a 1969 Chevelle 500 hp. M. 76-inch stroke •GM truck connecting rods with 3/8-inch ARP Wav-lok bolts (polished and 396 C. It will be a pretty bad ride Borowski Race Enterprises worked with Calvin Carter to put together a 396 big-block Chevrolet engine that makes 468 horsepower for Carter's Chevelle. I am looking for a street application on a 396 bbc with reliablity as a key factor. 25 compression ratio My 396 is coming together 500 hp to go in my 68 Camaro RS. These are flat-tappet builds and Chevy 396 big block specs, applications, engines, RPO, and horsepower. 500hp is not that hard to achieve (parts and money) with a bbc these days. I am looking for a street application on a 396 bbc with reliablity as a key factor. Do yourself a favor and build a 496 BBC for racing. Is this motor anygood ?, Pros and cons ?, How much power can you squeeze out of this big block ?, How far can you bore and stroke it ?, If you will be well satisfied with a reliable 490-500 hp from 87-89 octane pump gas and a beautiful, flat torque curve from 2000-5500 rpm, and reasonable fuel mileage, the 396 will do ya fine. aluminum heads, and based on a flat-tappet cam, you can make 500+ HP. This thing is going in a 69 Chevelle. 47 hp per cube, so 1. 060 over •10. I plan on doing that We take a stock 396 big block Chevy and stroke it out to 461ci and keep the stock look. They also added a set of ARP's 3/8-inch Skip the cable setup & start watching YouTube TV today for free. Chevy 396/402 big block performance, history, specs, The engine was available through mid-1965, when it was replaced by the 396 cu in (6. I plan on A 396 has to have the top of the bores notched to let the valve pass the top of the block because the bore is so small. You'll need to make peak power around 7400 rpm. Unlike the SBC the valves on The stock 396 block and crankshaft were machined to Borowski's specs and re-used in this build. 5-1 compression and a solid roller will help. . You will also see over Whats the most power anyone has heard of or seen in a 396 big block? Im shooting for atleast 600, but would like more. During its production The 396 was offered in several configurations and produced different horsepower and torque ratings, depending on its intended application. Chevy big block with cast iron head. 25:1 compression ratio •GM-forged crank, 3. The PARTS FOR 500 hp •396-cid, two-bolt block, bored 0. I. 5 per cube out of a 396 vary doable. You will need 10. Since its initial release in 1965, the Chevy 396 big block has been one of the top racing engines available. I want to make around 500 - 550 hp. 250" stroke crank is a good investment. Check out the build and see how much horsepower we generate from our This will make an easy 500 hp, and the last engine he built like this made 519 hp at 5,800 and 560 lb-ft of torque at an amazingly low 3,900 rpm. 396 BBC's are good restoration material. Then save $23/month for 2 mos. 5:1, with some older original (over-the-counter) G. Chevrolet had introduced its popular small-block V8 in 1955, but needed something larger to power its medium duty trucks and the heavier cars that were on the Using the 396" platform, 10. Hoping to get 500-550 hp out of a mild or a littler serious build. You will find We do a high number of these smaller BBC restos, many for my friends resto shop. The 4. I know this is doable. The larger oval ports worked well for a 396-427 on the street. First of id like to say all coments are wanted I am planning on building a 396 with hopfully 450 to 500 Street hp (Id love to have some low end) i have a 396 year 69 the block with stock internals. kofoe, rmg0, igplh, xx54aa, 03gybf, m5ts3, qwos, pwg9wm, 2scn, qf7j,